Ever seen Brazil Nuts in their natural pods?

[PlaxMacaws]

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Brazil nuts are actually the seeds of a big fruit from a pretty massive rainforest tree. About 15 to 30 seeds sit in a large round pod that weighs around five pounds. The ripe pods fall to the ground, where they're harvested by people... or carried off by animals.

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[mdg1109]

Wow, that is a big fruit! Almost looks like a coconut. Thank you for sharing this!

[Karen]

Learn something new everyday. Thanks for sharing.

[bill-e]

Nike cant crack the shell but shelled brazil nuts are by far her favorite food.

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[Mare]

Wow! Very interesting! Thanks, Tony! I don't see a fruity part..what a peculiar fruit!

[spiritbird]

Niki is stunning in any photo. Can a Macaw get into a Brazil nut?

[bill-e]

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[PlaxMacaws]

Can a Macaw get into a Brazil nut?Oh yes!

[Penny]

:th_eek: That is a large fruit. Almost looks like a log stuffed full of nuts rather than a fruit that grew that way.

[bill-e]

Youtube has everything ;)


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[mdg1109]

Youtube has everything ;)


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Wow, thank you for sharing both of those videos.

Bill, Nike is beautiful, I love her colors.

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Niki is stunning in any photo. Can a Macaw get into a Brazil nut?

Dianne I think a better question might be what can't a macaw get into, I am intimidated by their beak :th_eek:

[Lady]

Brazil nuts are delicious and check out this video too: [Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks]

[The Pinkertons]

Wow, that is a big fruit! Almost looks like a coconut. Thank you for sharing this!
sure does

[kendrafitz]

Tony - That is very cool! I had no idea.

Bill - Nike gets more gorgeous by the day, if it's possibe.

Dianne - Brazil nuts are a cinch for Rosie. But she generally doesn't like the nut. The only nut she doesn't break easily is a macadamia. She has, but more often than not she just dumps them.

Kim - I've said it before and I stand by it. The little beaks scare me, they go for blood. It seems the big guys know they are powerful and use slow, grinding pressure. There is time to remove yourself. Of course in my experience, macaws find it very funny to see people jump when they lunge with those big beaks!! Lol

[bill-e]

Thanks all for the Nike compliments. She does look better to me too. She has gained 6 grams bring her up to 201 grams which isn't much but I think it is noticeable to me.

Next week is my last week of working before I retire (I work out of town during the week 75% of the time) so after that I hope to get more into proper feeding of Nike. I also found an Avian vet who is only an hour away and she'll be going there for her first checkup since I got her. The credentials look good [Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks]

[kendrafitz]

Congrats Bill!!!!!

[Lady]

Oh retirement sounds wonderful. I'm looking forward to it myself. Yes, Congratulations to you Bill!!!

[bill-e]

Did I mention that this will be my second and hopefully last retirement. Retired after 41 years in 2011 and came right back as a consultant. If I could drive to work I'd probably work another 5 years but I have to get on a plane on almost every monday (3am wakeup)....last one in a few hours. I wont miss it at all ;)

Thanks!

[PlaxMacaws]

I also found an Avian vet who is only an hour away and she'll be going there for her first checkup since I got her. The credentials look good [Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks] and Nike are fortunate. He appears to be an outstanding vet!